Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 July 1999
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 1900D
Owner/operator: Avior Airlines
Registration Number: YV-466C
Location: Arauca-Santiago Prez Airport (AUC) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Beech 1900D aircraftBeech 1900D aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Beech 1900D aircraft was hijacked by three men and two women approximately 15 minutes after departing from Barinas, Colombia, leading to a landing in Arauca, Colombia. The incident was attributed to Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerillas.A Beech 1900D aircraft was hijacked by three men and two women approximately 15 minutes after departing from Barinas, Colombia, leading to a landing in Arauca, Colombia. The incident was attributed to Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerillas.
Description
The Beech 1900D was on a flight from Caracas (CCS) to Guasdualito (GDO) via Barinas (BNS). About 15 minutes after departure from Barinas, the flight was hijacked by three men and two women. Coordinates were given to the flight crew and the plane landed in Arauca, Colombia. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas were likely responsible for the hijacking and released on August 8.
Primary Cause
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla activity.Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla activity.Share on:
